Vodka is a known alcohol beverage across Canada for centuries. There are typically three key ingredients that make vodka taste the way it does. Below you will see the primary ingredients of vodka made in Canada.
Vodka Ingredients in Canada
- Base Ingredients:
- Vodka can be distilled from various starch- or sugar-rich raw materials. Common base ingredients include:
- Grains: Wheat, rye, corn, barley
- Potatoes
- Sugar beets or molasses
- Fruits (less common but sometimes used for specialty vodkas)
- Vodka can be distilled from various starch- or sugar-rich raw materials. Common base ingredients include:
- Water:
- High-quality water is essential for diluting the distilled alcohol to the desired proof. The purity and mineral content of the water can impact the taste of the vodka.
- Yeast:
- Yeast is used to ferment the sugars or starches from the base ingredients into alcohol.
Optional Additions
- Flavourings: Some vodkas are infused or flavoured with fruits, herbs, or spices after distillation.
Vodka Ingredient Process
- Fermentation: The base ingredient is mixed with water and yeast to produce alcohol.
- Distillation: The alcohol is distilled multiple times to remove impurities and achieve high purity.
- Filtration: The vodka is filtered, often through charcoal or other materials, to refine the taste.
- Dilution: Distilled alcohol is diluted with water to reach the desired alcohol content (typically 40% ABV).
What are your favourite vodka ingredients and have you ever tried to make vodka in Canada?
